Senior Care Assistant

Raemoir Manor Care Home; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Raemoir Manor Care Home is a brand new care home in Banchory, opening Summer 2026. We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join the team from the outset, helping shape standards, culture and day-to-day care for residents and families.

You will guide and support the team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care, taking responsibility for shift management, medication oversight, and clear communication with colleagues and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care required or equivalent.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of your shift and ensure care is well organised and high quality.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Caring approach

Experience leading a care team

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 desirable

Job description

Raemoir Manor Care Home is a brand new, purpose built care home in Banchory, opening in Summer 2026. The home will provide residential, dementia, nursing and respite care within a modern, well designed environment, offering a unique opportunity to join a new team and help shape the service from the outset.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to full time & part time hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

Joining a brand new care home from the very beginning offers a genuinely exciting opportunity to help shape the standards, culture and day to day care environment as the service develops. As part of the team from the outset, you will play an important role in supporting colleagues, building positive working relationships and helping create a warm, welcoming and well organised home for residents and families.

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

What We Are Looking For

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us

Raemoir Manor Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.